pgbeaches | David Critzer, REALTOR®

THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES, ESTERO BAY

Coming to one of Southwest Florida’s last available stretches of waterfront are The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay. Situated within 500 acres of lush lands and beside the natural beauty of the state’s first aquatic preserve of Estero Bay presents a rare opportunity in a sheltered oasis for the legendary brand, unlike any other. Uniting luxurious living and nature’s wonders, an architectural masterpiece of two towers will rise 22 stories.

The visionary behind this unparalleled property is London Bay Development Group, which announced today its foray into the market and sales commencement for the first tower, comprised of 112 distinguished condominium homes. Embracing a vision of creating unparalleled lifestyles in Southwest Florida’s premier locations, the company has built a legacy delivering luxury residences in prestigious coastal zip codes.

From the $2 millions, residences range from 2,628 to 3,885 square feet, and include two, three- and four-bedrooms. Homes will have a dedicated private elevator entry, unobstructed sunset views of the bay and spacious balconies that enhance outdoor livability, spanning up to 2,200 square feet. Each is available with a den, for flex use to serve all lifestyle needs, including an office, family room, or library. The Residences are slated to break ground by year’s end.

A rich program of amenities speaks to all residents’ pastimes and passions, with 36,000 square feet of indoor offerings. For health enthusiasts, a Wellness Center with garden views offers fitness, a yoga and Pilates studio, a private training section, and locker rooms with steam and sauna. For children, dedicated kids and teen lounges will be welcomed distractions for parents, who may work in the boardroom or business center, or grab a snack at various dining options.

Ander & Co. public relations + digital strategy | March 12, 2022

Contact David to stay informed about the condominium new construction homes coming to The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay. Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Aura at Metropolitan Naples

Aura at Metropolitan Naples, an exclusive 15-story luxury condominium of two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, offering vast views of natural Florida landscape, Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in an urban setting
Incredible restaurants, boutiques and professional services
Four-tiered parking garages with secure, reserved private parking for owners at Aura
Two additional luxury towers to be announced with ground-floor restaurants and boutique shops, private garage parking and fine residences

Aura at Metropolitan Naples – location map image: Metropolitan Naples

Metropolitan Naples will soon fulfill a long-held vision for one of Collier County’s highest profile parcels of land. This mixed-use destination at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and Davis Boulevard is expected to continue the transformation of Fifth Avenue South, which has been spreading eastward with a growing, enviable selection of luxury and lifestyle pursuits. The crown jewel of the community will be Aura at Metropolitan Naples, an exclusive 15-story condominium featuring 56 exquisitely appointed residences to be offered after the holidays. Each residence is expected to range in price from $1.9M to over $6M.

The final touches of the design are nearing completion. All residences will feature open floor plans and outdoor terraces with unsurpassed views. In addition to well-appointed two-, three- and four-bedroom tower suites, Aura will boast five highly coveted penthouses. All residences come with chef-inspired kitchens with large islands, fine cabinetry, high-quality gas cooktops by Wolf® and sleek Sub-Zero® refrigeration. Owner’s bedroom suites are large with walk-in closets and luxurious bathrooms that include separate showers and soaking tubs.

Among the tower’s recreational and leisure amenities, the most unique will be the outdoor rooftop infinity swimming pool and adjacent indoor fitness center with nearly 360-degree views of natural Florida landscape, the downtown cityscape and of course Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Additional amenities on the tower’s fifth floor include an owner’s lounge, a luxury guest suite and an outdoor lounge that has seating areas, fire pits, a grilling station, a putting green and more. Private, secure parking is included for homeowners with electric vehicle charging stations available.

Aura at Metropolitan Naples – artist rendering
image: Metropolitan Naples

Residents of Aura will enjoy the unprecedented cosmopolitan ambiance of their new community created by a masterful mix of incredible restaurants, professional services and boutique retail establishments, all of which are found within walking distance of the tower’s entrance. Mere minutes away are Fifth Avenue South, Gulf of Mexico beaches and the Third Street Shopping District, which has some of the finest dining, shopping and recreational and cultural venues in the city. Hopping on a jet at Naples Airport, strolling Naples Botanical Garden, attending an exhibit at Artis—Naples and enjoying Waterside Shops are all equally effortless excursions.

Metropolitan Naples | March 7, 2022

Contact David to stay informed about the beautiful new construction condos coming to Aura at Metropolitan Naples. Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Naples Area Market Report January 2022

Low Inventory & High Demand Continues to Push Home Prices Up in January

Naples, Fla. (February 25, 2022) – A 34.5 percent increase in new listings sparked 19,277 more showings during January compared to new listings and showings reported in December 2021. While an increase in new listings demonstrates a solid start for the real estate market this year, low inventory continues to harness the market’s potential. As a result of tight inventory, January sales activity could not meet the level of sales activity reported in January 2021. Historically, month to month sales activity during season ascends through April. But according to broker analysts reviewing the January 2022 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), a 74.9 percent decrease in inventory for January to 1,122 homes from 4,474 homes in January 2021 will not provide the same level of sales transactions that occurred last season.

Click here to view the complete report.

David will be happy to help you find your new home in the Naples area. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

New home sales underway at Pulte Homes’ Corkscrew Estates in Estero

Gravina Smith Matte & Arnold | Special to Naples Daily News

Excitement is building at Pulte Homes’ intimate new Estero community, Corkscrew Estates. New home sales are underway at the private, gated community featuring 59 estate homesites, each nearly an acre in size. Interested homebuyers can now visit the community located off Corkscrew Road.

An impressive model home showcasing the new Oakley home design is now open and available for touring. The five-bedroom, two-story, luxuriously designed model home is done up in soothing neutral tones and showcases many of the options for personalization available with this floor plan. Buyers enter through a striking two-story foyer clad with painted shiplap that leads to a spacious gathering room with coffered ceiling, café area and gourmet-ready kitchen with elegant white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and built-in appliances truly fit for a chef. Sliders seamlessly connect the gathering room to an expansive lanai with areas for dining and lounging, plus a marble-outfitted outdoor fireplace. The custom pool and spa, with sun-shelf and waterfall features, overlook a serene water view.

The main-level owner’s suite features dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with a soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths on the first floor offer plenty of space for children or guests. The main level also includes a den, decorated with modern furnishings for either working or reading, and an oversized laundry room.

The second level offers an additional guest bedroom and full bath plus spaces ideal for entertaining or relaxing at home. A wet bar area upstairs includes ample counterspace for mixing and serving cocktails, while loft and games spaces offer prime spots for watching movies or indulging in some friendly competition around the card table.

“Our Oakley model home showcases what’s possible at Corkscrew Estates,” said Josh Graeve, vice president of sales for PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division. “This truly unique community offers buyers oversized homesites where they can choose a home design they can personalize for entertaining, indoor-outdoor living, and just enjoying daily life in Southwest Florida.”

Corkscrew Estates offers a range of spacious, estate-style new homes with open, large yard space with a premier location in the Corkscrew corridor.

Click here to read the full article on naplesnews.com.

Contact David to learn more about homes available in Corkscrew Estates and to arrange a visit to the community. at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel restaurants – it’s open season!

Andrew Atkins | Naples Daily News

Dozens of restaurants opened and more to come in Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel

The last part of 2021 saw a spate of new restaurants open, while early 2022 should see even more. Here’s a look at recent openings and what’s to come.

January is an opportunity for reflection.

With the start of visitors season, the last part of 2021 saw a spate of new restaurants open, while early 2022 should see even more.

Here’s a look at recent openings and what’s to come.

Del Mar Naples: …Mediterranean-inspired restaurant launched Dec. 21… Del Mar’s menu includes snapper crudo, Turkish flatbreads, lamb meatballs, citrus couscous and tomato chutney. (494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-350-0134; delmarnaplesrestaurant.com)

The Vine Room: This Fifth Avenue South speakeasy… embodies a vintage tropic vibe that owner Philip McCabe dubbed a “toast to the past.” …150 wine labels, cocktails include an espresso martini guests can sip surrounded by green velvet and moody warmth. (645 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-316-1202; vineroom.com)

Cafe Crème de La Crème: This cafe, serving wraps, sandwiches, gelato, coffee, fresh squeezed juices and more in the Park Shore Plaza opened in early December. (4339 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 239-276-7962; cremeofnaples.com)

Nosh on Naples Bay: Set to open this month, Chef Todd Johnson of the former Rumrunners in Cape Coral is bringing his talents to the Naples Bay Resort with this new concept. …will feature tapas with international influences. (1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; instagram.com/noshonnaplesbay)

New restaurants Bonita Springs

The Bohemian: …should open in early 2022 and feature items like Gulf shrimp and grits, chicken chicharrones tossed in lime salt, and more tapas-style dishes fired on an Argentinian-style wood grill in the open kitchen. (27975 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; thebohemianbonita.com)

The Rabbit Hole Kava Bar: …to open in 2022 in the same development as The Bohemian, serving kava and kratom beverages. (27975 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; instagram.com/therabbithole.kavabar)

The Causeway: This food hall, …opening later this month, will feature vendors such as El Local and Jewban’s Deli Dale in addition to a craft beer wall and live entertainment. The space retrofits a former software company office space that used shipping containers as cubicles. (28280 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; thecausewaybonita.com)

Vichino’s Cafe and Wine Bar: This spot is set to open in early 2022. (25987 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; vichinos.com)

New restaurants Estero

El Local: Previously operating out of a food trailer, El Local will expand to a physical storefront in San Carlos park in early 2022 in addition to a spot at The Causeway in Bonita Springs when the food hall opens. (18911 S. Tamiami Trail, San Carlos Park; 239-237-2903; instagram.com/ellocalfoodtrailer)

Mr. Tequila Mexican Restaurant: The area’s fifth Mr. Tequila… (10391 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero; 239-319-5117; mrtequilasrestaurant.com)

New restaurants Fort Myers

Milky Whey Food Truck: This Fort Myers-based food truck… includes waffles from traditional, corn and coconut bases. (milkywheyfoodtruck.com; instagram.com/milkywheyft)

Shift Coffee Bar: …open to the public and serves espresso, cold brew, teas and light pastries. (2250 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; shiftcoffeebar.com)

Jonesez BBQ Takeout: The Joneses BBQ family is back with a physical takeout spot that also serves as a hub for their three food trucks… (13438 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers; 239-226-6262; jonesezbbq.com)

Shojin Ramen & Sushi: …this restaurant dishes dim sum, ramen, stir-fry and more. (4460 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-936-2002; shojinramensushi.com)

Martinique Cafe: This upscale bakery cafe in Bell Tower… imports coffee from Turin, Italy, and bakes pastries and sweets daily. (13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-489-1221; belltowerfl.com)

Coldwater Oyster Market: With oysters by the dozen, clam chowder, calamari, crab cakes and more, …food, drink and live entertainment in south Fort Myers… (5611 Six Mile Commercial Court, Fort Myers; 239-220-5918; coldwateroystermarket.com)

Lala Reference Restaurant: Serving fried goat, fufu, macaroni and plantain, among many other dishes, this Haitian restaurant… (377 Fowler Street, Fort Myers; 239-400-4640; lalareferencerestaurant.com)

Harold’s: The new Harold’s offers a full bar and more extensive menu, as well as an opportunity for Balink to once again mingle with guests. (15250 S. Tamiami Trail, south Fort Myers; 239-849-0622; haroldscuisine.com)

Pho Bowl: This Vietnamese restaurant opened Dec. 2, serving spring rolls, pho, banh mi and more. (12951 Metro Parkway, south Fort Myers; 239-768-0051)

New restaurants Cape Coral

Grazing Haus: Charcuterie? Check. …meat-and-cheese catering boards, …pre-made platters and other charcuterie supplies, too. (821 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral; 239-788-4656; grazinghaus.com)

The Spot: …is taking over the original Nice Guys location at 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. Bhimji hopes to open soon.

Next Door: …centers around homemade pasta, elevating it with creative shapes and colors in a cozy, sit-down setting. (5971 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral; nextdoorcape.com)

New restaurants Sanibel

Bamboo Pan Asian Kitchen: Serving dishes such as shrimp fried rice, pok pok wings and chili dumplings… (751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel; 239-558-8189)

Sanibel Sprout: …reopened in mid-December with new owner Jianna Senkeleski at the helm. The menu — coffees, smoothie bowls, salads and hand-crafted vegan and vegetarian fare — remains mostly the same… (2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; 239-558-4003; find it on Facebook)

Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen: …family friendly and thoroughly Italian but with modern twists. (1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; tuttipazzisanibel.com)